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What path did you take to your current career?

Always having in interest in employer/employee relationships, I returned to Miami University to earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource. I left a solid career in the tool rental business in order to work in retail where the hours were more flexible and would allow for an academic schedule. In addition, working at Home Depot allowed me to apply my academic knowledge to the work place. Currently, I am in transition and would like to further my knowledge and skills in Human Resource.... read more

Posted @ 02:44PM, October 01, 2009 by Laura Abner | Permalink
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Work history

Home Depot April 2001 to November 2007
Department Manager

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How would you describe your time at Home Depot?

The home improvement industry is an exciting place to work. The work is ongoing, change is the norm, opportunities to grow professionally, and a very fast-paced environment. I was given many opportunites to engage in Human Resource function. Explaination of benefits, performance management, training, orientation, negotiating skills, delegation of work, disciplinary action, and leadership.... read more

Education

Miami University January 2001 to December 2006
Human Resource

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How would you describe your time at Miami University?

As a non-tradional student, I was given the opportunity to engage in team projects with a very diverse group of students. Returning to college after a long absence gave me a deeper appreciation of learning, working hard toward my goals, and the value of diversity. My benefits team partnered with members of General Electric's Human Resource team to develope a program for employee retention and growth. The proposal was presented and accepted by the management in Evendale.... read more

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